English District of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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God in All Things - Without Borders | |
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Your faithful tithes and offerings to the English District enable us to continue to be a source of hope and opportunity for people who need us. Please prayerfully consider joining us in ministry, so that the English District can continue its work in spreading the message of Christ. The English District Endowment Fund was established to provide support to current and new missions and ministries, church workers and seminary students, and campus ministries in the areas where our congregations live and witness.
Every gift matters. Whatever God leads you to give will be a great blessing as we all work together to plant new missions and schools, and provide resources to existing ministries and church workers across the United States, Canada, and around the world.
GIVE NOW
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Due to the way the holidays fall at the end of the year, this is the final edition of Servant to Servant for 2023. Our next issue will arrive to your inboxes on January 5, 2024.
The English District office will re-open on January 2, 2024.
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In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
Your English District Lifeline team prays God's richest blessings on you as you receive His gifts of forgiveness, life and salvation this Christmastide and throughout the New Year.
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Calling a Seminary Candidate/Requesting a Vicar | | |
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If your congregation is interested in extending a divine call to a seminary candidate, or plans to make application for a vicar, the call documents and vicarage applications must be received no later than Thursday, February 1, 2024. Please add this topic to your congregational voter’s meeting agenda for discussion in November or December. This will allow for the necessary paperwork to be completed in a timely manner. Calling congregations must access the Call Documents for Ordained Ministers and the Vicarage Application using a web address/URL. Please contact Kathy Stanis, Administrative Assistant, at 248-476-0039 for the login information.
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The Bible's promise is true: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us - 1 John 5:14.
We pray for Rev. Edward (Ted) Radke and family at the passing of his wife Lucille “Lucy” Radke.
Lucille "Lucy" Radke Obituary
District daily prayers for January 2024 are located on our website.
Your prayer concerns are important to the English District. If you have a prayer request you would like shared in this newsletter, email the District office.
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Contact Dan Lepley, DVP - English and SELC District Lutheran Church Extension Fund, for more information at 317-402-9401.
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Trinity, Ocala, FL
Every year a group of volunteers from Trinity Lutheran Church travels up the road to Fort McCoy, FL to fellowship with the residents of the VFW Veteran's Village. On Tuesday December 12, a small group gave their vocal chords a workout by singing all of their favorite Christmas carols to the veterans.
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Sherman Oaks, Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church hosted a living nativity Sunday, December 17.
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Redeemer, Sarnia, ON
The Women of Redeemer Lutheran Church sponsor and facilitate the Angel Tree for the children associated with the Women's Interval Home in Sarnia, ON. This was the 31st year of partnership and Redeemer is delighted that their congregation donated 25 gifts and raised $1190 in cash donations for the Women's Interval Home. Pictured left to right: Sheila Ginn, Board President, Lindsay Thomas from the Women's Interval Home and Rev. Colton LaMay.
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Calvary, Mechanicsburg, PA
On November 29, Calvary Lutheran Church members and guests baked 114 dozen cookies for distribution to homebound members, MilitaryShare recipients, and New Hope Ministries partners.
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Trinity, Erie, PA
Trinity Lutheran Church had a Christmas Jazz concert Sunday, December 17 led by the James Madden Sextet. Traditional hymns like Joy to the World and Silent Night along with modern songs Christmas Time is Here and Hallelujah were performed. All were arrangements by Jim Madden and the program was MC'd by Rev. Justin Schmidt.
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Faith, Watertown, WI
Faith Lutheran Church Sunday school kids did an amazing job during their Christmas program on Sunday, December 17.
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Catalina, Tucson, AZ
Members of Catalina Lutheran Church spread some Christmas cheer while caroling on Saturday, December 16.
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Prince of Peace, Mesquite, NV
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church recently invited members to bring in their family's nativity sets to be displayed in the fellowship hall. After the service, members gathered to talk about the history and family background of the nativity sets. There were over a dozen nativity sets on display that included sets from Germany and Jerusalem as well as sets made by their children and some that had been in families for over 60 years. They hope to continue this tradition in the years to come.
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Employment Opportunity: Headmaster | | |
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Immanuel Lutheran School, a mission of Immanuel, Alexandria, VA, is a Classical Lutheran school with a liberal arts curriculum for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. They are seeking a Headmaster for the school.
Click here for a compete job description, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications.
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Please share the unique ministries of your school or congregation with the rest of the English District. Send pictures and stories for consideration to jmcgarr@englishdistrict.org by Wednesday at 12:00 Noon ET.
We want to see how YOUR congregation or school is showing the love of God to those in your community and around the world.
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